Stay, mountain-bike & kayak at Mount Ceder

Stay, mountain-bike & kayak at Mount Ceder
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343 reviews, Google Reviews
Stay, mountain-bike & kayak at Mount Ceder
4.6 ★/4.6 ★
0 reviews
343 reviews, Google Reviews

Experience Summary

Mount Ceder offers peaceful private campsites set in a beautiful valley framed by sculpted sandstone mountains. It’s a secluded place where you can run, hike, cycle, kayak, swim in the river, and enjoy long quiet evenings under clear Karoo-edge skies. You can dine at the onsite restaurant or braai at your own stand, making it a perfect blend of comfort and wilderness for your time in the Cederberg.

Experience highlights

🏕️ Enjoy private, spacious campsites in a quiet valley surrounded by sandstone mountains.

🚣 Kayak on a private estate lake tucked between reeds, cliffs and warm Cederberg light.

🚵 Explore gravel roads and mountain-bike tracks straight from your campsite.

🏞️ Swim in the river and relax in a peaceful environment ideal for recovery days.

🍽️ Choose between relaxed dining at the onsite restaurant or a braai under the stars.

Experience details

Private campsites: Mount Ceder offers three private camping areas set apart from the main lodge, giving you quiet surroundings, wide views and plenty of space. Each stand sits close to the river or nestled between sandstone formations, creating a calm base for a night or two in the valley.

Kayaking: The estate lake provides a gentle kayaking experience ideal for beginners. The water is calm, the scenery scenic rather than technical, and it’s a peaceful way to enjoy the afternoon light.

Mountain biking: With gravel roads and mountain-bike friendly tracks winding through the valley, this is an easy and fun place for casual riding between running days. The terrain is accessible to riders of all levels.

River & nature: The river is clean and ideal for a dip after hot trail days. Birdlife is active in the mornings and the valley offers shorter walks for an easy leg-stretch.

Food: The onsite restaurant serves hearty meals and local wine, but you can also braai at your private stand, enjoying warm nights beneath the stars.

Book this trip

Private campsite stand:
Three peaceful stands set apart from the lodge with space, views and easy river access.
From R350/night
Kayaking on the estate lake:
Gentle paddling suitable for beginners with scenic mountain surroundings.
Pricing set by Mount Ceder
Mountain biking:
Gravel and MTB-friendly tracks through the valley with rentals available at times.
Pricing set by Mount Ceder
Restaurant dining:
A warm, rustic restaurant offering hearty meals and local wine.
Pricing set by the restaurant
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Plan your trip

Top tips for this trip
Book private stands early as they are limited and fill quickly on weekends. Plan a relaxed day here — it is ideal after harder Cederberg trails such as Wolfberg Cracks. Bring swimwear and a light towel because river dips and the lake are part of the experience. Evening walks are beautiful — the cliffs glow softly at sunset. Consider dining at the restaurant on one night if you want a break from cooking.
Best time of year
Spring (Oct–Nov): Mild temperatures and long warm evenings make kayaking and cycling especially enjoyable. Autumn (Mar–Apr): Clear skies and comfortable days with crisp views across the valley. Summer (Dec–Feb): Hot afternoons, best combined with early runs and river swims; evenings are warm and perfect for braaiing.
Not yet convinced to travel by RV?
Self-catering cottages at Mount Ceder bookable directly.

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